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Journey through the Nether!

Build your own Minecraft railway with 387 pieces and explore a dangerous world filled with magma cubes and zombie pigmen.

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21130

The Nether Railway

The Nether Railway is a fun, albeit compact, journey into the Minecraft underworld.

🏆 Best For: Minecraft fans and younger LEGO builders looking for a fun and engaging build ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 387 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's faithful recreation of the Nether environment and the inclusion of unique minifigures. Some find the build repetitive and the overall size smaller than expected for the price.

📝 Our Take

The Nether Railway is a fun, albeit compact, journey into the Minecraft underworld. This set captures the essence of the Nether, offering a tangible experience for fans of the popular video game.

This set is perfect for Minecraft enthusiasts and younger LEGO builders. Its manageable piece count and engaging play features make it an enjoyable build and a great addition to any Minecraft-themed collection.

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging build or a larger display piece. The set is relatively small, so consider combining it with other Minecraft sets for a more expansive Nether experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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387
Pieces
3h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the minecart track with twists and turns
  • Constructing the Nether environment with lava falls and glowstone
  • Creating the minecart with functional wheels
  • Incorporating play features like the magma cube popping function

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Nether Railway, being a retired Minecraft set, holds moderate investment potential. Minecraft's continued popularity ensures sustained interest in its LEGO sets. While not the most iconic set, its relatively low piece count and original retail price make it accessible to collectors. However, its widespread availability before retirement may limit significant price appreciation. Keep an eye on the condition of the box and completeness of the set, as these factors will heavily influence its value on the secondary market.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Minecraft sets like 'The Village' (21128-1) or 'The Waterfall Base' (21134-1), The Nether Railway offers a more focused and compact play experience centered around the Nether environment. While 'The Village' provides a broader Minecraft world, The Nether Railway excels in recreating the specific atmosphere of the Nether. Choose this set for its unique theme and manageable size.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Zombie Pigman and Steve in Medium Azure Armor. Steve is unique to this set, adding to its collectibility.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 51 unique parts • 372 total pieces

Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 11215 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 26× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 10× Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Pearl Gold
Tool Pickaxe Blocky, Double Tool Pickaxe Bloc...
Part #: 18789 Medium Azure
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Pixelated Face, Red, Orange, Yellow Square Eyes, Black Squares Print Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 19729pr0023 Dark Red
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Dark Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Red
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 4 with Red, Orange and Yellow Squares Minecraft Magma Cube Eyes Print Tile 1 x 4 with R...
Part #: 2431pr0083 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Dark Red
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 Wedge, Center Stud, 1 x 1/2 Raised Tab Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 27928 24× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 15× Orange
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 39× Dark Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 23× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 12× Dark Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Tan
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Trans-Orange
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Pearl Gold
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Yellow
Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 32001 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Dark Red
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Red
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Dark Brown
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Orange
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Dark Red
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 60592 Reddish Brown
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 60592 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 10× White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Black
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Orange
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 12× Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 15× Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 17× Light Bluish Gray
Panel 2 x 2 x 1 Corner Panel 2 x 2 x 1 C...
Part #: 91501 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of Dark Red and Reddish Brown elements, useful for creating Nether-themed MOCs. The various jumper plates are helpful for adding detail and texture.

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Brick 2 x 2 (39x) $1.95
Reddish Brown Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (26x) $2.60
Reddish Brown Plate Special 2 x 2 Wedge, Center Stud, 1 x 1/2 Raised Tab (24x) $3.60
Light Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 2 (23x) $1.15
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.30

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the Nether landscape with custom terrain and lava flows.
🏙 Create a larger Minecraft world by combining with other Minecraft sets.
🚗 Design a custom minecart with enhanced features and detailing.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

51
Unique Parts
372
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1